Group Leader: 2024-2025

As a Group Leader at East Harlem Tutorial Program, your primary responsibilities include fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, providing effective classroom management, and ensuring student engagement through weekly challenges. You will collaborate with Program Leadership and Activity Specialists to support scholars academically and socially, while also participating in training sessions and community events.

To be considered for the Group Leader position at East Harlem Tutorial Program, you should have at least 1 year of experience working with students in an after-school or summer camp setting. While advanced qualifications are appreciated, we encourage applications from individuals who hold high professional standards, are committed to continuous development, and are flexible in adapting to diverse student needs.

The Group Leader role at East Harlem Tutorial Program offers a competitive pay rate of $20 per hour. This compensation reflects our commitment to fairly reward the dedication and contributions of educational professionals to our community and mission.

Yes! East Harlem Tutorial Program highly encourages bilingual candidates to apply for the Group Leader role. Given our diverse student population, having staff members who can communicate in Spanish and other languages helps us create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

The hiring process for the Group Leader position at East Harlem Tutorial Program includes submitting an application, conducting a phone interview, participating in a group final interview, providing references, and then making a hiring decision. This comprehensive approach allows us to find the right candidates who align with our values and mission.

Managing a classroom as a Group Leader involves establishing clear rules, fostering an open dialogue, and encouraging participation from all students. It's essential to create a positive atmosphere where students feel safe to express themselves and collaborate. Use engaging activities that align with their interests while maintaining a structure that promotes mutual respect.

While discussing social-emotional learning (SEL), highlight how you've integrated SEL principles in your previous roles, such as guiding students on emotional regulation, building resilience, and peer collaboration. Emphasize activities you've implemented that foster SEL competencies like empathy and communication skills.

Engaging diverse populations requires a solid understanding of cultural backgrounds and a tailored approach. Discuss specific strategies such as culturally responsive lessons, team-building activities, and communication methods that respect and celebrate diversity while ensuring every student feels included and valued.

Ensuring student safety requires vigilance and preparedness. Emphasize your commitment to constant supervision, establishing safety protocols before activities, and fostering an environment where students feel safe to report concerns. Share examples of how you've handled safety challenges in past experiences.

Handling conflicts involves conflict resolution skills that you should showcase. Discuss your approach to mediation, encouraging open communication between parties, and guiding students toward understanding each other’s perspectives in a constructive manner. Highlight any successes you've had in resolving disagreements.

Building relationships relies on trust and open communication. Discuss your strategies to engage with families, like regular check-ins, updates on student progress, and inviting them to participate in school activities. For students, emphasize personalized interactions that make them feel valued and heard.

Promoting inclusiveness can involve creating a culture that celebrates diversity and teaches respect. Share how you plan inclusive activities, facilitate group discussions about diversity, and ensure that all students feel represented in the curriculum and classroom activities.

Discuss how specific professional development workshops and training sessions have influenced your teaching philosophy and practices. Highlight new strategies or frameworks you’ve learned that you’ve effectively incorporated into your role as an educator.

In offering academic support and homework help, outline your approach to understanding students' needs, providing tailored guidance, and utilizing resources to make learning engaging and effective. Describe methods you use to encourage organization and study skills.

Your answer should reflect your passion for education and dedication to the mission of EHTP. Discuss your alignment with their values of racial equity and commitment to fostering community change, as well as your eagerness to contribute positively to the lives of students in East Harlem.